Thankyou dad, for making me think...

by Aussie Oz 20 Replies latest jw experiences

  • Aussie Oz
    Aussie Oz

    Son was up visiting today and we had some great little chats about all things watchtower. I would say the chances of him going back are real slim now, for he was telling me of some of his own WTF research on the internet about them.

    Anyway, at one point he came up, gave me a big hug and said "thankyou for making me think"

    It seems that all the little seed dropping and question dropping over the last 3 years really did work! It DID make him question the JWs and their hold on him and his sister. He did admit that he was at pain sometimes wondering why i was doing it though.

    He related one event that really troubled him just a few years ago, he spoke to an elder and asked him, seeing that you say we will all be happy in the new system, and that my dad won't be there, how will i be happy? I will not be happy if dad is not there...Elders answer: Jehovah will just make it like that...trust jehovah. sons response to himself "what? is jehovah going to fill me with morphine or something?"

    he called the JWS and the WT evil. An evil cult messing with kids minds and giving them nightmares.

    anyway, lots of little reassuring stuff from him, he is loving his life out of the borg. I just wanted to share with those who may have teenagers trapped in there, dropping little hints that all is not well in WT land, and making them question, CAN WORK

    Oz

  • eyesropen323
    eyesropen323

    I know you are very happy. Thank you for sharing. :)

  • Think About It
    Think About It

    That is fantastic.

  • cantleave
    cantleave

    Fantatsic - I have just reposted this on a private UK FB group that I am a moderator of. There are a number of dads there, in a position similar to yours, I hope this gives them hope.

    I hope you don't mind. Thank you for posting.

  • jgnat
    jgnat

    Thanks for this! As you know, I collect ideas that work.

  • Comatose
    Comatose

    So happy for you! Plan a little trip? Camping, hiking, or concert? Congrats!

  • ruderedhead
    ruderedhead

    That is awesome! I'm sure you have given hope to many who are trying to help their children and other family members out. It may take a while, but the reward is so worth it!

  • wha happened?
    wha happened?

    Glad to see the apple did not fall far from the tree after all

  • Qcmbr
    Qcmbr

    Well done. You have done a great job with him. As parents one of the greatest things we can give our children is the ability to question and the intellectual honesty of reasoned doubt. This is a story I hope my children will replicate one day too. You sir are an inspiration.

  • ABibleStudent
    ABibleStudent

    Hi Aussie Oz, Great news about your son!! How about sharing about what seeds you planted to awaken your son and why for other parents to learn from your success.

    Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

    Robert

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